At Second-Ponce A biweekly publication celebrating the life of Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church VOLUME LXXXIII • MAY 1, 2019
FAITH and SCIENCE A Special SPdLU Series
DO YOU WONDER ... If the universe make sense? If the cosmos have purpose? If human beings matter? How new medical technologies alter our understanding of life & death? If scientists & people of faith have anything meaningful to say to each other? What Scripture says about the relationship between faith & science?
LET'S TALK ABOUT IT.
More details inside!
FAITH and SCIENCE MAY 29-JUNE 26
Does the universe make sense? Do the cosmos have purpose? Do human beings matter? How do new medical technologies alter our understanding of life & death? Do scientists & people of faith have anything meaningful to say to each other? What does Scripture say about the relationship between faith & science? Join us as we grapple together with the compatibility of faith and science in a new SPdLU series in a combination of guest speakers and small group discussion.
REV. PETER WALLACE Wednesday, May 29 | 6 p.m. | Fellowship Hall Faith and Science—An Introduction Focal Question: How can faith & science inform one another?
ROBB SUGGS Wednesday, June 12 | 6 p.m. | Fellowship Hall Created in God’s Image Focal Question: What do you think it means to be "in the image of God"?
DR. DAVID HULL Wednesday, June 19 | 6 p.m. | Fellowship Hall Numbering Our Days: Faith, Life & Death Focal Question: What does it mean to "number our days?"
DR. PAUL WALLACE Sunday, June 23 | *Lunch & Learn | 12 p.m. | Fellowship Hall God and the Cosmos Focal Question: How does the cosmos reveal the mystery of God? * Lunch is $8. RSVP to kharwell@spdl.org/404.591.4357
DR. KAREN HARWELL Wednesday, June 26 | 6 p.m. | Fellowship Hall Eternity and Quantum Physics Focal Question: How do ideas of time and space influence your understanding of faith?
WORSHIP WITH US Sundays | 11 a.m. | Sanctuary MAY 5 Refuge Sunday God, Our Incredible Refuge Rev. Joshua Scott Psalm 91:1-16
MAY 12 Dorcas Can’t Live Forever Dr. Dock Hollingsworth Acts 9:36-43
MAY 19 A Short History of Profanity Dr. Dock Hollingsworth Acts 11:1-18
MAY 26 Be Glad and Sing Dr. Dock Hollingsworth Psalm 67
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GIVING
STAYCATION WOMEN'S MINISTRY ANNIVERSARY Thursday, May 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Canoe Restaurant SPdL ladies are invited to come celebrate the anniversary of the Women's Ministry at Second-Ponce! Join this wonderful group for a celebratory gathering at Canoe restaurant. Appetizers will be provided. This is a great opportunity to bring new friends so consider adding a first-timer to your reservation! RSVP to womensministry@spdl.org.
SECOND-PONCE'S 2019 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL For children aged four years old through rising 6th graders $25/ child (includes CD & t-shirt) Register your child(ren) to attend and sign up as a volunteer at spdl.org/vbs. Email Heather Webb at hwebb@spdl.org for more information.
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GRADUATE RECOGNITION Submission deadline: Friday, May 11 SPdL wants to honor all the graduates in your life by recognizing them in the May 15 newsletter! Graduating high school students, submit your name, school name, family member honoring you and where you’re attending college (if applicable). Graduating college students, submit your name, school name, family member honoring you and degree obtained. Send a photo along with your answers to Candice Young at cyoung@spdl.org.
FAMILY AQUARIUM TRIP Sunday, May 19 | lunch after worship | Aquarium departure to follow Join us for “Super Sunday!" After worship, we will eat a light soup and sandwich lunch in the Children’s Building Café then head to the Georgia Aquarium to have fun & admire God’s handiwork. Lunch is free. If you require tickets to the aquarium, our group rate is $22/child & $27/adult (free admission for kids under 3). Submit cash or check to Heather Webb by May 12.
ARE YOU READY TO ROAR? God is good even when life gets wild! June 3-7 | 9 a.m.-Noon
REFUGE SUNDAY
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER MAY MENU
Sunday, May 5 | 11 a.m. | Sanctuary Come support, fellowship and worship with the next generation of Second-Ponce as our students take the lead during the 11 a.m. service.
Adults: $7 | Children: $3.50
CURRENT SPdLU SERIES: SECOND-PONCE & THE BAPTIST IDENTITY Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15 & 22 | 6 p.m. | Fellowship Hall Led by Dr. Dock Hollingsworth • May 1: Southern Baptists–The World’s Largest Protestant Denomination • May 8: The Baptist Controversy of the 1980’s • May 15: Three Testimonies: Perspectives on the Baptist Split of the 1980’s • May 22: Defining Moments for Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church in Baptist Identity
SUMMER SCHEDULE CHANGES Communications: As in previous years, we will produce only one newsletter per month for June & July. They will be released on the first Wednesday (6/5 & 7/3). Kids Club: May 22 is the last Wednesday for Kids Club activities before summer break. Refuge: May 15 is the last Wednesday Refuge Bible Study before summer break. Rooted: Second-Ponce's new college ministry will officially kick off May 18 with a service project. Rooted small group will begin May 22. Music Ministry: Sunday, May 5 is the last performance of Sounds of Faith before summer break. Rehearsals will resume in the fall.
IN LOVING MEMORY Larry T. Watkins April 12
CELEBRATIONS & REMEMBRANCES
SYMPATHY TO June Watkins and Chris Watkins in the death of June’s husband and Chris’ father, Larry Watkins, on April 12. Ben and Pauline Allison, in the death of Ben’s sister, Osa Chandler, on April 13. Missy Simms, in the death of her mother, Kathy Melcher Simms, on April 17. Barbara Haig, in the death of her niece, Judy Parker, on April 28.
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LITE Chipotle Chicken Salad: Grilled chipotle chicken with tortilla strips, tomatoes, black beans, cucumbers and pecans on a bed of lettuce Chicken Caesar Wrap: Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, croutons and Caesar dressing in a wrap with fruit Tuna Plate: Tuna salad and sliced tomatoes with fruit MAY 1 Meatloaf, potato casserole, peas and corn, salad, rolls & assorted pies Kids: Baked ziti, garlic bread, fruit & dessert MAY 8 Roasted pork loin, roasted potatoes, glazed carrots, salad, rolls & assorted cakes Kids: Hot dogs, potato tots, fruit & dessert MAY 15 Grilled teriyaki chicken, yellow rice, stir fried vegetables, salad, rolls & chocolate parfaits Kids: Burgers, French fries, fruit & dessert MAY 22 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, rolls & cobbler Kids: Chicken fingers, mac & cheese, fruit & dessert MAY 29 Fried chicken, potato salad, mixed vegetables, salad, rolls & banana pudding Kids: No kid's meal (summer break)
The monthly supper menu is also online at www.spdl.org/supper www.spdl.org
MAY 2019 at SPdL 01 WEDNESDAY
REFUGE YOUTH GATHERING
KIDS EXPLORE & PARENTS CONNECT
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER
6 p.m. in the Youth Area
SPdLU
REFUGE YOUTH GATHERING
KIDS EXPLORE & PARENTS CONNECT
5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
6 p.m. in the Youth Area
6-7 p.m.
KIDS EXPLORE & PARENTS CONNECT
SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL
6-7 p.m.
7:15 p.m. in the Music Area
ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL
SPdLU
7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
SOUNDS OF FAITH REHEARSAL
09 THURSDAY
SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL
6:30 p.m. at Canoe Restaurant
ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL
SPdL SINGLES’ SOUTHERN CHARM RESTAURANT TOUR
7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
6:30 p.m. at OK Cafe
04 SATURDAY
12 SUNDAY
10 a.m. in the SPdL Lower Lot
9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
6:30 p.m. in the Music Area
7:15 p.m. in the Music Area
KEEP ATLANTA BEAUTIFUL
05 SUNDAY
REFUGE SUNDAY SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
KIDS CLUB
9:45 a.m. in the Kids Club
REFUGE STUDENT GATHERING
WOMEN’S MINISTRY MAY FELLOWSHIP
SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP KIDS CLUB
9:45 a.m. in the Kids Club
REFUGE STUDENT GATHERING 9:45 a.m. in the Youth Area
13 MONDAY
PRESCHOOL MOMS’ FELLOWSHIP 9:15 a.m. in the FLC Fireside Room
9:45 a.m. in the Youth Area
07 TUESDAY
LIFE ENRICHMENT DAY LUNCHEON 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP
14 TUESDAY TML MEETING
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER
5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
SPdLU
6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
SOUNDS OF FAITH REHEARSAL 6:30 p.m. in the Music Area
SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL 7:15 p.m. in the Music Area
ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
19 SUNDAY
SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
KIDS CLUB
9:45 a.m. in the Kids Club
REFUGE STUDENT GATHERING 9:45 a.m. in the Youth Area
SUPER SUNDAY: CHILDREN & FAMILIES TRIP TO THE AQUARIUM Lunch begins at noon in the Kids Club Cafe; Aquarium departure to follow
20 MONDAY
DEACONS’ MEETING
6:30 p.m. in the Dr. Ryland Knight Room
21 TUESDAY
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP 7 p.m.
6:30 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room
22 WEDNESDAY
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP
5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
8 WEDNESDAY
6-7 p.m.
15 WEDNESDAY
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER
KIDS EXPLORE & PARENTS CONNECT 6-7 p.m.
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER
SPdLU
REFUGE YOUTH GATHERING
SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL
5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
6 p.m. in the Youth Area
6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
7:15 p.m. in the Music Area
6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
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MAY 2019 at SPdL 22 WEDNESDAY con’d. ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
23 THURSDAY
SPdL SINGLES’ SOUTHERN CHARM RESTAURANT TOUR 6:30 p.m. at Mary Mac’s Tea Room
26 SUNDAY
SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
KIDS CLUB
9:45 a.m. in the Kids Club
REFUGE STUDENT GATHERING 9:45 a.m. in the Youth Area
28 TUESDAY
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP 7 p.m.
29 WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPER
5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
SPdLU
6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL 7:15 p.m. in the Music Area
ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
2 7 15 P each tree R oad NE | 404. 266. 8111 | www. s pdl. org